What to Submit?
1 original, poem on the theme of Autumn
Only sonnet form is acceptable. I prefer 10syllables per line with ABAB rhyme scheme, but not written in stone, if you like another rhyme scheme that's ok, no penalty. Iambic pentameter is not a priority, but there must be a flow from line to line. Dazzle me with something unique about fall, don't bore me about change of colors, that's been written a million times, how does the season affect you, what about memories, what about hatred of winter etc, something emotional will win! Please no humorous poems, not what I'm looking for.
Only twenty MULTIPLE placements so give me your best!! Enjoy!
This is a contest for new poems only, please date the poem, and remember no names.
ANY POEM ENTERED THAT IS NOT A SONNET WILL NOT BE READ SO PLEASE ADHERE TO CONTEST REQUIREMENTS.
THAT DOES NOT MEAN LABEL YOUR PROSE POEM AS A SONNET, IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT A SONNET IS LOOK IT UP.
Prizes
First Prize,
Second Prize,
Third Prize,
Up to twenty multiple placements, if you don't like multiple placements maybe this one is not for you. If it's the best by far it will be a stand alone first place!
Preparing Your Entry
Submit one copy of your poem online. Format your poem. Please make your entry easy to read — no illustrations or fancy fonts.
English Language
Poems should be in English. Poems translated from other languages are not eligible, unless you wrote both the original poem and the translation.
A Note to Poetry Contestants
You are welcome to enter this contest, whether or not you won a prize in one of my previous contests.